City of New Bedford councilors help prepare meals for “Meals On Wheels” on 50th anniversary

“City Councilors Shane Burgo (vest), Ian Abreu (red shirt) and Brad Markey prepare meals for Meals on Wheels.

In addition, they presented a City Proclamation to Justin Lees, CEO of Coastline Elderly Services at the Buttonwood Park Warming House.

The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of federal legislation that supported community-based programs like Meals on Wheels nationwide. Coastline has been serving seniors in Greater New Bedford for 42 years, and prepares 1,500 meals a day.” -City of New Bedford.

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